What are the Winter Blues?

With shorter and colder days coming with the changing seasons, it’s common for many people to experience the “winter blues”, and it’s not just your imagination! Some people experience mood disorders during the colder months, particularly seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

People with mental health disorders can experience a change in their symptoms or worsening of their symptoms in the colder and darker months. However, they’re not the only ones affected with many people only experiencing SAD. Symptoms of SAD include:

Weight gain

Oversleeping

Experiencing fatigue during the day

Losing motivation and interest in daily activities

If you spot some of these symptoms in yourself or your friends and family, there are some helpful adjustments that can be made to assist in improving mood. These include:

Spending more time outside in the sun

Exercising regularly

Maintaining social activities

Maintaining a regular sleep pattern

If you think the symptoms you or your friends and family are experiencing are more serious or aren’t being alleviated, here at Body Mind Central – Leichhardt we have psychologists available and ready to help you achieve better mental health. Contact us on 9518 0096 to book an appointment and start your journey to better mental wellbeing!